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Gotrade News - Gold prices are showing positive momentum today thanks to a massive surge in safe-haven demand. This sudden spike comes as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran heat up recently.
These conditions pushed global gold prices closer to the crucial psychological level of $5,000 per ounce. This upward movement also directly impacted physical gold values in the Indonesian domestic market.
Key Takeaways:
Antam gold prices spiked sharply, tracking the broader rally in global gold markets.
Escalating US-Iran tensions are triggering massive buy-ins for safe-haven assets right now.
The market is currently waiting on the edge for fresh crucial economic data from the US.
According to a CNBC report, Antam gold jumped by Rp28,000 on Friday (20/02). The one-gram fraction is now officially priced at Rp2,944,000 per bar.
Today's price hike perfectly extends the positive trend seen during Thursday's trading session. Antam's buyback price also strengthened sharply, hitting the Rp2,725,000 mark.
Below is the complete breakdown of the latest Antam gold prices based on official company data. This table summarizes the base price and after-tax price for each fraction.
| Weight | Base Price | Price (+0.25% Tax) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 gr | 1,522,000 | 1,525,805 |
| 1 gr | 2,944,000 | 2,951,360 |
| 2 gr | 5,828,000 | 5,842,570 |
| 3 gr | 8,717,000 | 8,738,793 |
| 5 gr | 14,495,000 | 14,531,238 |
| 10 gr | 28,935,000 | 29,007,338 |
| 25 gr | 72,212,000 | 72,392,530 |
| 50 gr | 144,345,000 | 144,705,863 |
| 100 gr | 288,612,000 | 289,333,530 |
| 250 gr | 721,265,000 | 723,068,163 |
| 500 gr | 1,442,320,000 | 1,445,925,800 |
| 1000 gr | 2,884,600,000 | 2,891,811,500 |
This local price strength directly mirrors global gold movements in the broader spot market. According to FXStreet, global gold closed higher, actively testing the $4,998.96 level.
Drivers Behind the Safe-Haven Rush
The price surge was driven by President Donald Trump's bold ultimatum regarding Iran's nuclear program. Trump gave Iran a very tight deadline to quickly reach a new deal.
FlightRadar24 data confirmed a massive spike in US military flight activity across various bases. This open conflict threat is pushing investors to aggressively move their funds into gold.
Key Factors for the Next Move
Despite strong geopolitical sentiments, gold's current pace still faces tough monetary policy headwinds. A Traders Union report noted that the US central bank isn't rushing to cut rates.
The stable US economy gives central bank officials plenty of room to hold rates steady. High interest rates generally put heavy pressure on non-yielding assets like gold.
The market is now waiting for the latest US gross domestic product and inflation data. Both indicators will heavily dictate the next directional move for gold prices.
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Reference:
FXStreet, Gold drifts higher to near $5,000 on heightened US-Iran tensions. Accessed on February 19, 2026
Traders Union, Gold nears $5,000 as Middle East tensions support demand. Accessed on February 19, 2026
CNBC, Pesta Lagi! Harga Emas Antam Logam Mulia Hari Ini Melonjak Rp 28.000. Accessed on February 19, 2026
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